Brick-machine.



J. U. KBLLEY.

BRICK MACHINE.

APPLICATION rum) 00121, 1913.

Patented. Aug. 11, 1914.

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glwuemto'a THE NokR/s PETERS co.. PHOTO-LITHOH wAsmAiaroN, n. c.

J. G. KELLEY.

BRICK MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED 00121, 1913.

1,106,456. Patented Aug. 11,1914.

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wit meson THE NORRIS PETERS CO. PHOTO-LITHU. WASHINGTON, D. C.

J. C. KELLEY.

BRICK MACHINE.

APPLIGAITION FILED 0011, 1913.

Patented Aug. 11, 1914.

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THEINORNIS FIYERS CO-. FNOTOLITMQ, WASHINGTON. D. C-

i To all whom it may concern:

JOHN C. KELLEY, 0F TIER-RE HAUTE, INDIANA.

1 BRICK-MACHINE.

Be it known that 1, JOHN C. KELLEY, a

.citizen of the United States, residing at Terre I-Iaute, in the countyof Vigo and State of Indiana, have invented certain new and usefulImprovements in Brick-Machines; and I do declare the following to be afull, clear, and exact description of'the invention, such as will enableothers skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use thesame, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, and to theletters and figures of reference marked thereon, which form a part ofthis specification. This invention relates to improvements in brickmachines, more especially that type for making bricks with lugs orprojections thereon, while it is equally adapted for mak ing bricks ofthe usual outline.

The invention has for its object to facilitate the molding operation ofthe clay into brick-form and with lugs, ofisets or projections thereon,or without any offsets, or so as to form the plain faced brick.

A further object is to provide for producing the bricks with clean-cutangular or corner edges and a smooth impressed surface orfinish. V r 1 Astill further object is to do away with severing the column of clay ormaterial fed from the brick machine by the use of wires and the like, asin forming the same into brick-form and the disadvantages arisingtherefrom.

A still further object is to carry out the aforesaid ends in a simple,expeditious, inexpensive and effective manner.

The invention therefore consists of certain instrumentalities andfeatures of construction substantially as hereinafter fully disclosedand defined by the appended claims.

In the accompanying drawing is illustrated the preferred embodiment ofmy invention wherein it will be understood that vari ous changes andmodifications of the detailed construction and arrangement of parts maybe made without departing from the spirit of the invention and in whichdrawing Figure 1 is a sectional elevation of my in vention. Fig. 2 is abroken plan view there of, the broken away portion providing for viewinga clay-severing member or cutter, the latter being seen from the topedge. Figs. 3 and 4 are end elevations of the ma- Specification, ofLetters jatent.

Patented Aug. 11, 1914.

Application filed Oetober'l, 1913. Serial No. 792,825.

chine, with the operative parts in different positions.

In carrying out my invention, I suitably support the various operativeparts upon a fIHITLQ'AVOFk 1, juxtaposed to the outlet or dischargeopening of the brick machine (not shown) so that the issuing column ofclay or material will be received within the molding chamber 2 ofsuitable general rectangular outline, as shown in the several figures.

Two series or pluralities of clay-severing cutters or members,designated generally as- 3 and 4, respectively of rectangular platelikeoutline, with outwardly curved or rounded formations or extensions 5 forforming lugs upon the resultant products or contents of the :molds, arearranged to move vertically within the chamber 2, the efiective oropposed edges of said cutters normally meetln or in en a ement about inthe lon 'i- Y b b b tudinal median plane of said chamber, thus providingfor producing the brick-forma tions by a cutting action both from aboveand from below. ters are carried by plates or members 3 and 4respectively and are actuated by eccentric connections 7 and 8, betweensaid plates and upper and lower shafts 9 and 10 suitably driven and hungor journaled in hangers or bearings 11 and 12 respectively, suitablysupported in yokcs 13 and 14 secured to the frame 1.

The screw-threaded member or connections 15, 16, 17 and 18 are providedfor suitably adjusting the cutters as circumstances may require as forinstance in taking up wear or compensating for lost motion, or for othercauses.

A plurality of supplemental plates 19 are arranged intermediate theupper plurality of clay-cutters and in continuous alinement with eachother as seen particularly in Fig. 1 and are suitably spaced below saidplate 4;, said supplemental plates 19 being suspended from the aforesaidplate by means of resilient members or springs 20. The plates 19 providefor impressing or compressing the upper surface of the clay or contentsof the molds at the same time said clay is being subjected to thecutting action of the cutters for imparting a smooth surface or finishto said contents, and clean cut angular or corner edges, eachcompressing or impressing action of said supplemental The two pluralitycut plates being controlled by the springs 20, said, plates beingsubjected to the action or pressure of said springs asthe'plate 4: ofthe upper cutters is making its downward stroke, as will be appreciated.It will be i noted that as the springs 20 are themselves, compressed orcontracted by each downward movement or stroke of the cutter-carryingplate 4, upon the up-stroke or movement of said plate, the recoil orrelax actionofsaid springs will deliver a downward movement to said,supplemental plates, thus automatically effecting the requisitespacing-off of the latter from the cutter-carrying plate, as isapparent.

It. is obvious that, the requisite quantity or column ofjclay being fedfrom the brick machine into the chamber 2, upon the cut:

ters 3 and 4 makingtheir respective strokes,

the lower series orplurality of cutters mov- 1 ing upwardly andthe upperseries-or plurality moving downwardly, said clay-will be severed alongparallel: lines at: predeter- .clay into the required outlinesasindicated;

in addition to, facilitating? such, operation as willbe appreciated.

As previously stated, the supplemental plates :19, simultaneouslywith,severing the clay, also impart to the upper surface of the latter asmooth finish, and cleancutxangik lar orcorner edges to the resultingrectangu-v lar brick-formation. Also it is observed that ashereinbefore; intimated, the device is equally adapted-"for "making:other types of bricks including the usual typeor otherwise.

Having thus fully described my invention what I claim and desire tosecure by Letters "Patentis" w 1. A device of the type described,including a chamber a series ofoppositely moving 1 clay severing memberspositioned Within said --chamber, said severing plates 'meeting at theinner .ends of. their, inner strokes or ;movements at the longitudinal'center of said chamber, plates carrying; said severing members a andmeans 7 for. actuating said, clay severing members comprisingv drivenshafts;

and eccentric screwf-threaded and sleeve ;connections between saidcutter carrying plates and. said shafts.

.' of edgewise .disposedacutters carried by mov- ;able plates external.of said chamber, said gCUttBI'S; being positioned to .meet. atthe endsof their inner strokes; at the. longitudinal ,centerof. said chambersupplemental re .siliently, suspended platespositioned/between theupper: seriestof cutters =to=i1npress ;the upperssurface: of. thecontents of. said chamber as the innen edges of. saidcutters ;meet, forimparting; a. smooth or finished upper surface, to said contents andmeans :for, actuating said I cutters. In testimony whereof,.I aifixmy.signature, in presence of. two witnesses.

Witnessesu DANIEL V. .Minpnit, NELLIE GARDNER.v V

2. A device ofv the type described include ,ingi av chamber, an upperand alower'seriesa i JOHN KELLEY. j

copi es of 'this patentmay be obtained for fivecer ts ea ch,byaddressing the gommissionel of imam-5,.

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